BSINESSMAN and politician, Rotimi Ajanaku, is set to thrill guests with inspirational music from gospel artists at the burial ceremony of his mother, Mama Victoria Olakitan Ajanaku, on Thursday, 16 and Friday, 17 December, 2021
Speaking with newsmen in Ibadan during the week, Chief Ajanaku said: “Our desire is to glorify God in our celebration of a life well spent by our loving mother. In this regard, our worship will be enriched by the participation of Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, Evangelist Tope Alabi, Lanre Teriba (Atorise), Segun Ajidara, Evangelist Esther Igbekele, Bunmi Akinnanu (Omijeojumi), Musiliu Haruna-Ishola and Aristos Band.”
According to the politician, programme for the ceremony will start on Thursday 16 December, 2021, with ‘Praise Night’ at Jogor Events Centre, Ibadan, between 4.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m., featuring Evangelist Tope Alabi and other gospel artists.
The funeral service, he said, would take place at the Christ Apostolic Church, Olugbode, Odo Ona, Ibadan, at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, 17 December, 2021, with a reception afterwards at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium (formerly Liberty Stadium), Ibadan, where Evangelist Ebenezer Obey, Musiliu Haruna-Ishola and Aristos Band will entertain guests.
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